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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days TEGNA Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 2% of TEGNA Inc.'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at TEGNA Inc.
- low 0 stale, 2 reposted of 322 open
- Hiring momentum
- 467 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from TEGNA Inc.'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for TEGNA Inc..
About this role
As an Account Executive at TEGNA's WTLV WJXX-TV in Jacksonville, you will focus on driving new business and managing advertising clients across various platforms, including broadcast television and streaming. Your role involves building relationships with local and regional advertisers, creating tailored marketing solutions, and owning the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals. You will leverage data to pitch compelling proposals that demonstrate ROI, while also managing your pipeline and collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful campaign delivery.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of TEGNA Inc. as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of media, digital, or advertising sales experience with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets
- Demonstrated ability to prospect, open new business, and build a self-sustaining pipeline
- Command of the modern media landscape: broadcast television, streaming/CTV, programmatic, digital video, display, social, and content
- Experience selling to business owners and/or agencies
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Fluency in turning data and analytics into a clear ROI story
What you get
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and eye care coverage
- Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) program with company match
- Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments and 12 free therapy sessions annually
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year
Worth weighing
- No specific salary range provided, only 'competitive base + commission'
- The role requires significant travel to meet clients, which may impact work-life balance
- The position involves a high level of autonomy and self-motivation, which may not suit everyone
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Listed by TEGNA Inc. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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